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Feb

17

2026

Ndi-ABAT Urges Obi; Commends Tinubu, Umahi for Ending Igbo Marginalization

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, Sponsored2027, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Next Level, Nigeria, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Opinion, Politics

15th February 2026 - Ndigbo for Tinubu 2027 Forum Press Statement Ndigbo Prioritize Infrastructure Rehabilitation Over 2027 Presidency - NDI-ABAT The Coalition of Pro-Igbo Progressive Groups, operating under the auspices of the Ndigbo for Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT), feels compelled to convey this forthright communiqué to our esteemed brother, the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi. We must candidly assert that the path Mr. Obi intends to traverse, in pursuit of the 2027 presidential elections scheduled for 20th February 2027, is fraught with formidable challenges. Attempts to entice our Igbo brethren into yet another political odyssey—without thoughtful consultation…

Feb

15

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chidiebere J. Okoh Calls Out Governor Otti’s Alleged Secret APC Plot, Defends Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Opinion, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, chidiebere okoh, Opinion, Orji Uzor Kalu, Politics

Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, a prominent Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, has expressed strong disapproval over Governor Alex Otti's alleged behind-the-scenes efforts to join the APC through President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Chief of Staff. Okoh described such actions as “unacceptable” and emphasized that if Governor Otti wishes to align with President Tinubu, he must do so openly and unequivocally, rather than through secretive machinations. “Governor Otti's covert moves to join APC via backdoor channels through the Chief of Staff to the President or any other secret means is unacceptable. He must come forward openly, express…

Feb

13

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Debunking Allegations Against Ikechukwu Emetu: Setting the Record Straight on Claims of Fighting President Tinubu

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics

Recent allegations that Ikechukwu Emetu, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, has been leading a personal political attack against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are completely unfounded and without basis. These claims have been fabricated and are entirely without merit. There is no truth to the assertion that Emetu has engaged in any form of personal animosity or confrontation against the president. At no point has Emetu ever made any such statements against President Tinubu or his family. The accusations that Emetu is plotting to "teach Tinubu a bitter political lesson" in the 2027 elections, or that he is pursuing a…

Feb

13

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia-born Former DSS Director, Raymond Nkemdirim, Applauds Transformation under Governor Otti’s Leadership

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia North, Abia State

Chief Raymond Nkemdirim, a prominent Abia-born former Director of Operations at the Department of State Security Services (DSS) and Special Assistant to the Director-General of DSS, has spoken out in support of Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s transformative work in Abia State. This came in response to recent claims that the governor's administration was merely "painting roads" without substantial development. Speaking during a visit to Abia State as part of the promoters and partners of the proposed Aba Commercial Smart City (ACSC) Project, Nkemdirim emphasized the significant improvements seen across the state. He remarked: "Before we got here, sir, they told…

Feb

12

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

NLC President Receives UNI-Africa Representatives, Endorses Support For First UNI-MEI Conference in Nigeria

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, RATTAWU

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has warmly received the representatives of UNI-Africa at the NLC National Secretariat, underscoring the importance of collaboration within the African labour movement. The visit was part of the formal process to inform NLC about the decision of other African unions to host the first-ever UNI-Media, Entertainment and Arts International (UNI-MEI) Conference in Nigeria, a pivotal event aimed at strengthening ties and fostering development in the media and creative industries across Africa. The UNI-Africa delegation, led by the newly elected Women President, Comrade Pauline Sawadogo, and the Regional Women Coordinator,…